Kids@CAM: It’s Up in the Air
2026-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Kids@CAM: It’s Up in the Air
Saturday, August 15
10 AM–12 PM
Reception Hall
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of summer with a morning of art, creativity, and family fun at Kids@CAM!
Inspired by Fresh Air: Inflatable Sculptures and Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds, this family-friendly program explores how artists use air to transform sculpture into playful, immersive experiences.
Create balloon animals, experiment with balloon painting, build your own pinwheel, and enjoy other hands-on activities designed for artists of all ages. Families can create together, explore the galleries, and discover new ways that air, movement, color, and form can bring art to life.
Family-friendly exhibition tours will be offered at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Participate in the activities, take a tour, or enjoy both during your morning at CAM.
Admission
CAM Members: $5 per adult or child
Not-Yet Members: $10 per adult or child
EBT cardholders: Free
Advance registration is encouraged.
CAM Member Registration
Not-Yet Member Registration

Gentle Yoga
2026-08-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-15 09:00 - 10:00 | NC
Gentle Yoga with Steve Unger and Darren Shartle, RYT200

Start your morning with relaxation and renewal at Gentle Yoga.

Every Tuesday at 9 AM, instructors Steve Unger and Darren Shartle lead a gentle, all-level yoga session in the museum galleries, designed for mindfulness and well-being. Participants may practice with a chair or a mat.

$8 donations suggested; a portion of every donation supports CAM’s Museum School Scholarship program for adults and youth.
Learn more about Wellness at CAM here.
For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org

Public Tour
2026-08-19 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-26 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-02 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-09 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-16 13:00 - 13:30 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Public Tour – Free with Museum Admission
Come join us every Wednesday at 1 PM for an engaging public museum tour through our multiple exhibits. Your tour will be led by one of our knowledgeable museum tour guides. Guided exhibit tours allow you to explore and learn about the artworks on view.
When: Every Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
Learn more about our current exhibits on view in the museum here!
For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org

Live! at CAM Café: Champ Saint-Armand
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Join us on Thursday evening for Live! at CAM Café. Every Thursday night, enjoy live acoustic music during dinner at the CAM Café located inside the museum. Each week features a talented local artist, creating the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. This week, enjoy acoustic music by Champ Saint-Armand as you enjoy a delicious dinner and cocktail in a beautiful setting.
Plus, receive FREE gallery admission with every café purchase!

Make your dinner reservation by calling the café at (910) 777-2363.

CAM Café is open from 5-8 PM for dinner. Bar opens at 4 PM.
There will be no live musician at the café on Thursday nights when Jazz at CAM is scheduled.
For our menu and more info, click here.

Sunset Performance Series: Cilcain with Daniel Jones
2026-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Sunset Performance Series: Cilcain with Daniel Jones
Thursday, August 20th | 7 PMPNC USCT Park, on CAM grounds | Free; $5 Suggested Donation
Experience an evening of live music featuring Cilcain and Daniel Jones at PNC USCT Park.
Cilcain is the musical project of Daniel Jones. Rooted in gospel and expressed across the spectrum of Black music, the project was created as a soundtrack to the feelings, memories, and sense of place associated with home.
CAM’s Sunset Performance Series brings together art, music, and social justice through free outdoor performances on the museum grounds near Boundless, Stephen Hayes’s sculpture honoring the United States Colored Troops who fought in the Battle of Forks Road. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the performance at sunset.
Sponsored in part by
Learn more about Boundless and the PNC USCT Park here.

Mindfulness Meditation
2026-08-21 09:00 - 09:50 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Mindfulness Meditation in the Galleries
Friday, August 21st, 9 – 9:50 AM | $5 suggested donation

Mindfulness is the practice of bringing attention to the present moment and meeting whatever arises without judgment. With regular practice, meditation can create greater awareness, supporting clarity, balance, focus, and resilience. While rooted in Buddhism, mindfulness meditation is secular and accessible to all.

Join us in a contemplative gallery setting to learn a simple mindfulness practice with Gabriella Carrizo, a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher with more than a decade of experience in meditation and yoga. Her work centers on supporting self-care, healing, and self-discovery, drawing on practices that integrate the mind and body.

Please note the galleries can be cool—bring a layer for comfort.

Learn more about Wellness at CAM here.

For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org

Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
2026-08-21 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-28 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-04 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-11 13:00 - 13:30 | NC
Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park – Free with Museum Admission

Step into history with a guided tour of Boundless, a life-size bronze sculpture by artist Stephen Hayes. Located in PNC USCT Park on CAM’s grounds, this striking monument honors the legacy of the United States Colored Troops (USCT)—the brave soldiers who fought in the Battle of Forks Road during the Civil War in 1865.

The sculpture was created from casts of the features of 11 African American men connected to the site and its story – USCT descendants, re-enactors, veterans, and community leaders. Boundless was unveiled on November 13, 2021, and is on permanent view in the PNC USCT Park on the museum grounds. The sculpture is deeply connected to our community’s history, present, and future.

When: Every Friday from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Free with museum admission.
Your tour will be led by one of our knowledgeable tour guides.

Learn more about Boundless and the PNC USCT Park here.

For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org“
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Photographs by Alan Cradick

Mary's Art Explorers: Okra Stew - A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration
2026-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Mary’s Art Explorers: Okra Stew – A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration

Thursday, August 27th

10-11 AM
Reception Hall

Join us for Mary’s Art Explorers on Thursday, August 13th, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Reception Hall. We’ll be reading Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration by Natalie Daise. Afterward, guests will create a story-inspired craft, then view our Rooted in Memory exhibition.

This storytime session is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, though older siblings are welcome to join. Your registration includes admission to the museum all day, so you and your little ones can continue exploring after the program. Space is limited, so preregister to guarantee your spot!

Adult CAM Members: free
Adult Not Yet Members: $5

Children: $5 each (under 2: free)

*EBT Card Holders FREE

CAM MEMBER REGISTRATION

NOT YET MEMBER REGISTRATION

It is with great honor that Cameron Art Museum pays tribute to Mary Cameron Hoey by naming its most popular and long-standing family program after her. Mary’s Art Explorers is a story time, art making, and museum exploration program.

You can learn more about CAM programs and events here.

College Night: Night of 1000 Andys
2026-08-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
College Night: Night of 1000 Andys
Thursday, August 27
6–9 PM
Reception Hall and Galleries
Free for college students & educators with a valid ID
Welcome back to campus and back to CAM with a free night of art, music, and celebration to kick off the fall semester.
Inspired by Andy Warhol and CAM’s dazzling Silver Clouds installation, Night of 1000 Andys is your chance to become a work of art. Channel your inner celebrity, embrace the bold and iconic, and come dressed as your favorite star or your best Warhol-inspired self.
Create Art and Explore the Galleries 🎨
Make art and take part in a gallery scavenger hunt throughout the evening.
Strike a Pose 👓
Come in costume to be entered into a raffle giveaway.
See It and Snap It 🤳
Capture your favorite moments, upload your photos, and become part of CAM’s live Digital Gallery.
Dance the Night Away 🪩
Experience Studio 54 and Factory-inspired energy with music by DJ Louis.
Fresh Off the Press 🖨️
Customize your own item with a one-of-a-kind Andy Warhol-inspired CAM linocut print. Bring a tote bag, t-shirt, or other light-colored fabric item to personalize!
Enjoy Free Food and Drinks 🍕
Grab your friends, bring your student ID, show off your most creative look, and celebrate the start of the semester with an unforgettable night at CAM.
This event is open to all college students in southeastern North Carolina.

CAM at the Movies: Flesh for Frankenstein
2026-08-28 20:30 - 22:30 | Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess St, Wilmington, 28401, United States
CAM at the Movies: Flesh for Frankenstein
Friday, August 288:30–10:30 PMTicketed through Jengo’s PlayhouseJengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess St., Wilmington, NC 28401
CAM at the Movies invites guests to Jengo’s Playhouse for a curated film series featuring screenings and conversations inspired by CAM exhibitions and interpretive initiatives. Presented in partnership with Cucalorus Film Foundation, each event offers an opportunity to experience cinema in an intimate setting and continue the conversation after the credits roll.
This screening features Flesh for Frankenstein, starring Udo Kier and produced by Andy Warhol.
Within the decadent walls of the Frankenstein mansion, Baron Frankenstein and his assistant, Otto, believe they have discovered the means of creating new life. As the laboratory fills with stitched body parts and the household descends into chaos, the film unfolds as an outrageous blend of horror, satire, dark comedy, death, and dismemberment.
Following the screening, guests are invited to remain for a special discussion exploring the film and its place within Andy Warhol’s creative legacy.
Tickets are available through Jengo’s Playhouse.
Register
Presented in partnership with Cucalorus Film Foundation.

We Lift Each Other: Film Screening and Workshop with Black Box Dance Theater
2026-08-29 12:30 - 16:30 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
We Lift Each Other: Film Screening and Workshop with Black Box Dance Theatre
Saturday, August 2912:30–4:30 PMFree; registration requested
12:30–2 PMMovement Workshop for Veterans, Active-Duty Military, and Military Families
3–4:30 PMCommunity is invited to a free Live Performance, Film Screening, and Talkback

Veterans, active-duty service members, and military families are invited to an afternoon of movement, reflection, and shared storytelling with Black Box Dance Theatre.
For more than a decade, Black Box Dance Theatre artists have worked alongside veterans, using movement to honor the experiences of those who have served. Through dance, participants explore personal stories, recognize resilience, and create meaningful connections with one another.
The movement workshop takes place from 12:30 to 2 PM in CAM’s Reception Hall. All ages, abilities, and levels of movement experience are welcome.
At 3 PM, the community is invited to a free public screening of We Lift Each Other, a documentary exploring Black Box Dance Theatre’s transformative work with veterans across North Carolina.
Directed by Lou Pepe and produced by Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, We Lift Each Other follows the Raleigh-based modern dance company’s work with Asheville-area veterans through Brothers & Sisters Like These and Veterans Treatment Court during the summer of 2023. Their collaboration culminated in a moving public performance at the Wortham Center.
Under the artistic direction of 2026 Raleigh Medal of Arts recipient Michelle Pearson, Black Box Dance Theatre travels across North Carolina, using modern dance to strengthen communities, foster resilience, and create space for veterans’ stories.
The afternoon concludes with a conversation featuring the dancers and workshop participants. Guests will also learn about Black Box Dance Theatre’s PATRIOT project and upcoming fall classes and workshops for veterans and military families at CAM.
Register for the Movement Workshop For Veterans
Register for the Film Screening
We Lift Each Other: Film Screening and Workshop with Black Box Dance Theater is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. The Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.

Performance Preview: Forward Motion Dance
2026-08-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Performance Preview: Forward Motion DanceSunday, August 303–4 PMReception Hall
CAM Members: $10Not-Yet Members: $12Students: $8
Experience an afternoon of contemporary dance with Forward Motion Dance Company. This intimate performance preview features new choreography created and performed by company dancers and guest artists, accompanied by live flute music and film.
The program will also include a new work performed by teen dancers from local studios, offering audiences a look at the next generation of regional dance artists.
Following the performance, guests are invited to remain for an interactive conversation with the artists and learn more about the inspiration, collaboration, and creative process behind the works.
Forward Motion Dance Company is a Wilmington-based contemporary dance company founded by Tracey Varga. The nonprofit organization enriches the local arts community through performances and educational programs designed to foster an appreciation for dance.
The company presents public programs, including Cape Fear Arts in Motion and Arts Sensation, and collaborates with schools and community organizations throughout the region. Through these partnerships, Forward Motion Dance Company works to make dance more accessible, engaging, and visible across the Cape Fear community.
Register
Learn more about Forward Motion Dance Company

Jazz at CAM: Benny Hill Quartet
2026-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Jazz at CAM: Benny Hill Quartet

Thursday, September 3 | 7-9 PM

CAM Members $40 | Not-Yet Members $60 | Students & Educators: $15

Wilmington saxophonist Benny Hill has performed with a diverse range of musical groups for more than thirty years. A specialist in jazz performance, Hill has shared the stage with Ray Codrington, Melvin Sparks, Slide Hampton, Percy Heath, Winard Harper, Ron Blake, Randy Johnston, Eddie Henderson, and New Orleans’ Dirty Dozen Brass Band. He has also performed with James Brown’s “Soul Generals” and opened for Edwin McCain and RatDog.

Enhance your experience by dining at CAM Café, located inside the museum. The café is open from 5 PM to 8 PM. Reserve your table by calling (910) 777-2363 or enjoy a drink before the concert starts at 7 PM.

REGISTER
Jazz at CAM is funded in part by the generosity of these individuals:
Mr. M. Ricardo McCrimmon
Nancie and James Kennedy
Dr. William Malloy and Ms. Maxine Terry
Dr. Acquenetta Wheeler
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Music & Mimosas at CAM Café with Anna Kareiva
2026-09-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Music & Mimosas at CAM Café with Justin Lacy

August 1st, 10 AM – 2 PM
Start your Saturday with art, music, and brunch! Join us on the first Saturday of every month for Music & Mimosas at CAM Café, located inside Cameron Art Museum.
Enjoy a delicious brunch menu paired with specialty mimosas in seasonal flavors, while live music sets the mood from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Details:

Brunch served 10 AM – 2 PM
Live acoustic music by Anna Kareiva from 11 AM – 1 PM
Museum is open 10 AM – 5 PM
Takes place at CAM Café, inside Cameron Art Museum
You don’t need a museum membership or pay admission to enjoy CAM Café!
Your Café purchase includes complimentary access to the galleries.

Music & Mimosas takes place on the first Saturday of each month. Gather your friends and join us for a Saturday you won’t want to miss!
For reservations, call the café at (910) 777-2363.
CAM Café is open from 10 AM – 2 PM for brunch.
For our menu and more info, click here.

Mary's Art Explorers: Little People, Big Dreams: Andy Warhol
2026-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Mary’s Art Explorers: Little People, Big Dreams: Andy Warhol

Thursday, September 10th

10-11 AM
Reception Hall

Discover the colorful world of Andy Warhol at Mary’s Art Explorers! We’ll read Little People, Big Dreams: Andy Warhol by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, then create Warhol-inspired collages using magazine images. After art-making, families will explore CAM’s interactive Silver Clouds exhibition.

This storytime session is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, though older siblings are welcome to join. Your registration includes admission to the museum all day, so you and your little ones can continue exploring after the program. Space is limited, so preregister to guarantee your spot!

Adult CAM Members: free
Adult Not Yet Members: $5

Children: $5 each (under 2: free)

*EBT Card Holders FREE

CAM MEMBER REGISTRATION

NOT YET MEMBER REGISTRATION

It is with great honor that Cameron Art Museum pays tribute to Mary Cameron Hoey by naming its most popular and long-standing family program after her. Mary’s Art Explorers is a story time, art making, and museum exploration program.

You can learn more about CAM programs and events here.

Live! at CAM Café: Raphael Namé
2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Join us on Thursday evening for Live! at CAM Café. Every Thursday night, enjoy live acoustic music during dinner at the CAM Café located inside the museum. Each week features a talented local artist, creating the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. This week, enjoy acoustic music by Raphael Namé as you enjoy a delicious dinner and cocktail in a beautiful setting.
Plus, receive FREE gallery admission with every café purchase!
Make your dinner reservation by calling the café at (910) 777-2363.
CAM Café is open from 5-8 PM for dinner. Bar opens at 4 PM.
There will be no live musician at the café on Thursday nights when Jazz at CAM is scheduled.
For our menu and more info, click here.

CAM After Dark: Illustrated Lecture with Mel Chin
2026-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
CAM After Dark: Illustrated Lecture with Mel Chin
Thursday, September 10th, 6:30–7:30 PM

Reception Hall
CAM Members $10 | Not Yet Members $15 | Students & Educators Free
Spend an evening with acclaimed conceptual artist Mel Chin during a special illustrated lecture at CAM.

Known for an expansive creative practice that crosses sculpture, installation, technology, environmental intervention, and collaborative public art, Chin uses art to engage with complex social, political, and environmental issues. Through images and conversation, explore groundbreaking projects from throughout his influential career and the ideas that continue to shape his work.
About the Artist
Mel Chin (b. 1951, Houston, Texas) is a multidisciplinary artist whose work addresses environmental, political, and social issues through a wide range of media and collaborative approaches. He earned a B.A. from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University in 1975.
Chin’s landmark projects include Revival Field (1990), a pioneering work exploring the use of plants to remove toxic metals from contaminated soil, and Unmoored (2018), a large-scale public installation in New York City’s Times Square. His work has been exhibited internationally, including a major 40-year survey at the Queens Museum in New York.
Chin is a recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Educator/Adult Registration
UNCW Student Registration
Mel Chin Photographed by Miriam Heads

Live! at CAM Café: Bill Alston
2026-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Join us on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for Live! at CAM Café. Every Wednesday and Thursday night, enjoy live acoustic music during dinner at the CAM Café located inside the museum. Each week features talented local artists, creating the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. This Thursday, enjoy acoustic music by Bill Alston as you enjoy a delicious dinner and cocktail in a beautiful setting.
Plus, receive FREE gallery admission with every café purchase!

Make your dinner reservation by calling the café at (910) 777-2363.

CAM Café is open from 5-8 PM for dinner. Bar opens at 4 PM.
There will be no live musician at the café on Thursday nights when Jazz at CAM is scheduled.
For our menu and more info, click here.

Mindfulness Meditation
2026-09-18 09:00 - 09:50 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Mindfulness Meditation in the Galleries
Friday, September 18th, 9 – 9:50 AM | $5 suggested donation

Mindfulness is the practice of bringing attention to the present moment and meeting whatever arises without judgment. With regular practice, meditation can create greater awareness, supporting clarity, balance, focus, and resilience. While rooted in Buddhism, mindfulness meditation is secular and accessible to all.

Join us in a contemplative gallery setting to learn a simple mindfulness practice with Gabriella Carrizo, a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher with more than a decade of experience in meditation and yoga. Her work centers on supporting self-care, healing, and self-discovery, drawing on practices that integrate the mind and body.

Please note the galleries can be cool—bring a layer for comfort.

Learn more about Wellness at CAM here.

For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org
